DWI Attorney El Paso: Penalties, Fines and Fees for DWI Cases in Texas

DWI Attorney El Paso: Penalties, Fines and Fees for DWI Cases in Texas – El Paso DWI Attorneys and Criminal Defense Attorneys defending DWI and Criminal Cases in El Paso and the surrounding areas. For more information please call: 915-317-1933 and visit www.dwielpaso.com Penalties, fines and Fees for DWI cases in Texas Are you or someone you love facing DWI charges in Texas? Well this short video presentation will help you better understand the penalties, fines and fees for DWI cases in Texas. DWI (Driving While Intoxicated ) the first offense is a Class B misdemeanor in the state of Texas. At the trial, the State may prove intoxication in three different ways: The first is not having the normal use of physical faculties Second is not having the use of mental faculties The third is having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more. The jury does not have to be unanimous on the manner and means of intoxication, only to determine that the person was in fact intoxicated. It is important to note that the intoxication must occur and be proven to occur while driving. The Classifications and Range of Punishments for DWI Convictions are: • The 1st offense is a Class B Misdemeanor • The 2nd offense is Class A Misdemeanor Special Condition • And the 3rd offense or greater is a third degree felony For more detail, the 1st offense Class B Misdemeanor will include: • a fine not to exceed 00 • Jail for a term of not less than 72 hours but no more than 6 months • Community service – Texas law mandates that the judge order not less than 24 hours or more than …